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Veterans & Military

Veterans & Military | St. Joseph Institute blog articles in the field of substance use disorders and addiction recovery in the Veterans & Military Community. Here you will find news, information, and inspiration about drug and alcohol addiction treatment modalities, recovery stories, and more.

The Importance of Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery
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The Importance of Family Support in Veteran Addiction Recovery

By on Oct 24, 2024 in Addiction Recovery, Blog, PTSD, Veterans & Military

Veterans face an uphill battle when it comes to addiction recovery, with different types of challenges than non-veterans face. For that reason, Veterans need highly specialized support and treatment programs to address their unique needs.But recovery support is not confined within the walls of a treatment center. You need support and understanding once you step back...

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Veterans’ Addiction Treatment Changes Futures
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Veterans’ Addiction Treatment Changes Futures

By on Oct 11, 2024 in Addiction, Blog, PTSD, Veterans & Military

Veterans often face traumatic experiences throughout their time in service. Though every Vet’s story is a bit different, what they do, see, and think during their time serving the country changes them. It can also create a high risk of drug and alcohol addiction. According to the US Department of Veteran Affairs, 7 out of every 100 Vets suffer from post-traumatic...

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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction as a Veteran
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How to Get Help for Opioid Addiction as a Veteran

By on Apr 12, 2024 in Addiction, Blog, Drug Addiction, PTSD, Veterans & Military

Opioids are one of the most important pain-relieving medications available today. For Veterans suffering from intense injury and pain after traumatic experiences, medications like this can prove vitally important. The problem with opioids is their high risk of leading to addiction and dependence. Opioid use disorder (OUD) is a growing problem for Veterans. It is...

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Aging Veterans and Alcohol Use Disorder
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Aging Veterans and Alcohol Use Disorder

By on Oct 11, 2023 in Veterans & Military

Being in the military means you’ve probably experienced a wide range of emotionally charged events. It also means you may have suffered injuries or found yourself unable to manage stress well. For many older Veterans, all of that pain and suffering is difficult to manage. Some develop  alcohol use disorder (AUD) in an attempt to self-medicate pain with...

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